CosMediAesthetics

Education & Training Policy

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General Information

These terms and conditions of use for this site (including the documents referred to in it) are set out in the terms of use on how you may use this website https://www.cosmediaesthetics.com.au/ as a guest.

Use of this site includes accessing, browsing, subscribing or registering to use this site and/or its services. By using this site you acknowledge that you have accepted the terms and conditions and that you also agree to comply with them all. If you do not agree to or comply with these terms and conditions, you must not use this site or any site information.

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Definition of terms

Education is the theory (knowledge) component of learning that allows for critical thinking and reflective practice and Training is the practical (skills) component of learning that informs safe and best practice standards of care.

Assessment is the judgment of the combination of the trainees' skills and knowledge demonstrated with replicable outcomes that meet the minimum standards expected for safety and quality.

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Education may include;

• Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology

• Pharmacology, drug handling, storage and documentation

• Product knowledge and antidotes

• Federal, state and local legislation and guidelines

• Emergency management

Training may include;

• Aseptic non-touch technique and sterile procedures

• Performing blood collection

• Administering medication

• Inserting medical devices

• Emergency management

Assessment may include;

• Performing clinical skills safely

• Providing quality care

• Replicating outcomes

Cosmetic Business Owner's Responsibilities

Cosmetic and/or Skin Clinic is a registered business under ASICS with a current ABN or ACN, holds current permits and licenses required under state and federal legislation to own and/or operate a Cosmetic and/or Skin Clinic and has comprehensive public liability insurance.

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Maintain WHS, infection control, waste management, cold chain management and privacy standards for operating a Cosmetic and/or Skin Clinic within their state or territory, has adequate and reasonable facilities available for staff and patients and conducts business operation ethically.

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Cosmetic Practitioner's / Student's  Responsibilities

Minimum of 12 months post AHPRA registration experience in nursing or medicine, completed recognised theory and practical training for the clinical skill being trained or mentored and up to date complications and/or emergency management training for potential adverse events. Hold current AHPRA registration with no notations, conditions, undertakings, reprimands or be aware of any potential claims and hold current professional indemnity insurance that covers them for the clinical skills being supervised or mentored in.

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Have available their own medical prescriber for medical oversight, complication management and emergencies competent and available for patient consultation before, during and after training and mentoring.

Perform all clinical and non clinical duties in line with AHPRA, NMBA, Privacy laws, WHS and infection control guidelines, obtain informed valid informed consent and maintain patient safety at all times.

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Models pre-prescribed by the student’s prescriber;

• the student and prescriber retain oversite for this patient

• the student perform follow ups

• the student is responsible for all costs involved

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All theory components MUST be completed a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the day of training and the certificate of completion emailed to cosmediaesthetics@amhcan.com.au to prevent training from being cancelled or rescheduled at the trainees' own cost.

All patients MUST be pre-consulted and assessed by the trainee to discuss their current physical and mental health status, recent life changes, and expectation of a physical consultation and/or procedure suitability.

Patient photos are to be emailed to cosmediaesthetics@amhcan.com.au to ensure suitability 1 week prior to the training day to prevent training from being cancelled or rescheduled at the trainees' own cost.

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Models MUST be fully informed prior to the training day including;

• what the procedure involves

• indications, limitations and longevity

• precautions and contraindications

• common side effects and recovery time

• complications and complication management

• aftercare and follow up requirements

Model consent;

• the model will be re-consented on the day to ensure informed consent is obtained (the procedure only)

• high dose prescription topical is the student's responsibility to arrange (not required)

• financial consent is the responsibility of the student (if charging fees)

• models will receive written aftercare and follow up instructions

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As a health professional learning a new skill patient fees will be at your discretion, you may choose to take payment for services or for your clinical time interacting with them. There is no right or wrong decision when it comes to charging model fees, however, when fees are taken the likeliness of last minute cancellation is reduced substantially.

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A Prescriber will be available if arranged prior to training for a once off prescription, the prescription will be for the patient and prescribed to the trainer's clinic and not the trainee's clinic. Topical anaesthetic above 10% will not be provided or prescribed, if you require stronger numbing this is the responsibility of the trainee or patient.

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Models prescribed by the trainer’s prescriber;

• the trainer and prescriber retain oversite for this patient for this procedure only (no repeats)

• the student must provide the prescriber with the model medical and procedural documents

• the student performs follow ups

• the student is responsible for all costs involved

All treatments will have their own pre-screening criteria to meet health and safety standards for that treatment and protect the patient from harm under state and national legislation. Not all patients will be eligible for their preferred treatment and other treatments can be offered if eligibility criteria are met.

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To ensure you select appropriate models for training;

• an existing patient aged between 20-40 years (do not advertise for a model)

• minimal to no medical history, medications and no allergies (check precautions and contraindications)

• good skin quality (thick tissue), fine lines (not deep wrinkles) and minimal signs of ageing (mild ptosis)

• good health literacy and realistic expectations (not over treated and/or BDD/at risk)

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Cosmetic Trainers Responsibilities

Minimum of 5 years post AHPRA registration experience in nursing, hold a current Cert IV in Training and Assessment, certificates and over 12 months experience for the clinical skill being supervised or mentored and up to date complications and/or emergency management training for potential adverse events.

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Hold current AHPRA registration with no notations, conditions, undertakings, reprimands or be aware of any potential claims and hold current professional indemnity insurance that covers them for the clinical skills being trained.

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Perform all clinical and non clinical duties in line with AHPRA, NMBA, Privacy laws, WHS and infection control guidelines, obtain informed valid consent and maintain patient and supervisee/mentee safety at all times.

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Provide education and training with constructive feedback to enhance clinical and non clinical skills, knowledge and confidence, improve clinical safety and efficacy and increase the trainee’s scope of practice.

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Disclaimer

Third party training providers may refer students to complete online learning activities and provide their own practical training, the practical training is the responsibility of the training provider. No guarantees are made on completion of this theory that a third party training provider will provide practical training or theory alone will provide sufficient evidence for insurance. Training packages are available for third party training providers including theory and practical training resources with a bulk discount available, please contact CosMediAesthetics directly to discuss training packages. 

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Any breaches to the terms and conditions or compromises to quality and/or safety of the patient, trainee or trainer with result in training termination and all training fees will be lost. Serious breaches in health and safety or professional conduct may be reported to the local, state or federal government.

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Scope of Practice

Please visit the NMBA and view the following document;

Fact Sheet: Scope of practice and capabilities of nurses and midwives

Position statement on nurses and cosmetic medical procedures

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Review

This website came into effect on 26/02/2020 and will be reviewed annually or periodically if further amendments or updates are required, the Education and Training Policy was last updated on 05 April 2023.